The counterfeit creations, shaped and hewn, failed to fulfill Lyle's purpose; they were fragile, too fragile to sustain the creator's brilliant imaginings. Lyle initially thought tracing the origins of illusions would be rather effortless, as the star pupil in Spirit Summoning Studies quickly understood the physiological makeup of the illusions. They were simply constructed, so simple that they appeared rough to Lyle, like a clay model shaped by a novice. Skilled artists could swiftly emulate their form, yet never manage to capture the essence outlined by the crude lines.
Lyle was merely producing fake goods. He pondered which critical step he had missed that led to his fabricated illusions either collapsing immediately or struggling for a few seconds before falling apart.
With the selfless devotion of the Intangible Son, Lyle deduced a conclusion.
